Donating meds and medical supplies—where to send them?

Quick heads-up.
Does anyone know if there’s a local nonprofit or some kind of charity that takes donations like medical supplies, wheelchairs, walkers, feeding stands...
Everything is either still within its expiration date or hasn't even been opened yet.

amberskipper3 said:Just looking for some advice.
Is there an organization out there that accepts donations of medical supplies (wheelchairs, walkers, feeding stands...) or medications?
Everything is either within its expiration date or completely brand new.

I'm not sure if there's a specific nonprofit for this or where you're located, but we usually tell patients to donate those kinds of items to local nursing homes—they can always use them.👍
As for the meds, you might be able to return them to your primary care physician, who can then pass them along to a patient in need.

The American Hospice Friends Association.
They either continue renting out space or they donate directly to people in need and then reach out to ask for help.

Angela Wright said:The American Hospice Foundation.
They either provide direct rental services or donate items to people in need, and they’re always reaching out to see how they can help.

Thanks a ton.

There are places like CVS Pharmacy—there’s one right over in Brooklyn, for instance—that actually accept donated medications, so you could always reach out to them... It’s a great way to pass them along, just like they do for people in need...

It makes sense to think about dropping them off at an AARP center or even back to your doctor, but since it isn't technically legal to do that, some folks might be hesitant to go that route...☕

Sorry to bother everyone, but I know there are quite a few doctors or med students hanging out on this forum. We ended up inheriting two IV poles with our new place—not my doing, but whatever. My main goal is just to make sure they don't end up in a landfill. I know it can sometimes be a hassle to find equipment like this, so I was wondering if there's a way to return them after use so they can be redistributed to someone who needs them? If so, where should I drop them off?